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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes 01/15/2013• • CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington January 15, 2013 CALL TO ORDER SPECIAL MEETING Mayor Kidd called the special meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 5:05 p.m. ROLL CALL Members Present: Mayor Kidd, Deputy Mayor Collins, Councilmembers Bruch, Di Guilio, Downie, Mania, and Nelson. Members Absent: None. Staff Present: City Manager McKeen, Deputy Clerk Pierce, Attorney Bloor, B. Olson, G. Cutler, N. West, T. Gallagher. EXECUTIVE SESSION Based on input from Attorney Bloor, Mayor Kidd announced the need for an Executive Session, under the authority of RCW 42.30.1100)0) for the purpose of discussing potential litigation with legal counsel, for approximately 50 minutes. The Executive Session convened at 5:06 p.m. Council and Staff present for Executive Session: Mayor Kidd, Deputy Mayor Collins, Councilmembers Bruch, Di Guilio, Downie, Mania, and Nelson; City Manager McKeen, Attorney Bloor, B. Olson, G. Cutler, N. West, T. Gallagher. Councilmember Bruch did not attend a portion of the Executive Session. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION The Executive Session concluded at 5:53 p.m. No action was taken. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Kidd adjourned the Special Meeting at 5:53 p.m. CALL TO ORDER- REGULAR MEETING Mayor Kidd called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 6.02 p.m. ROLL CALL Members Present: Mayor Kidd, Deputy Mayor Collins, Councilmembers Bruch, Di Guilio, Downie, Mania, and Nelson. Members Absent: None. Staff Present: City Manager McKeen, Attorney Bloor, Deputy Clerk Pierce, B. Olson, G. Cutler, N. West, T. Gallagher, K. Dubuc, C. Delikat, P. Lusk, 1. Burke, and K. Neal. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Deputy Mayor Collins led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING — JANUARY 15, 2013 CEREMONIAL MATTERS, PROCLAMATIONS & EMPLOYEE RECOGNITIONS Mayor Kidd introduced the new Director of Parks & Recreation, Corey Delikat and the new Deputy Director of Power & Telecommunication Systems, Phil Lusk. PUBLIC COMMENT Becca Korby, of Healthy Families, thanked staff for help with the Rose House roof project, and thanked Council and staff for reinstating some of the Health and Human Services funding. Jody Moss, 73 Bridge Lane, thanked Council for maintaining Health & Human Services funding and forwarded thanks from the United Way agencies receiving this funding. Peter Ripley 114 E. 6th Street, spoke regarding the Bonneville Power Rate adjustment and the need for the City to generate its own power through wind and wave sources. CONSENT AGENDA Deputy Mayor Collins requested the December 18, 2012, minutes be corrected to include his absence was excused. Council discussion followed. At the request of Councilmember Bruch, the Mayor pulled the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee / Funding Recommendation item from the consent agenda. It was moved by DiGuilio and seconded by Nelson to approve the Consent Agenda to include: 1. City Council Minutes for: Oct. 9, Nov. 6, Nov. 13, Nov. 20, Nov. 27, Dec. 4, and Dec. 18, 2012 as amended. 2. Expenditure Approval List:12 /22/12 to 01/04/13 for 56,269,855.19 3. City Council Assignments — PA Forward Committee 4. Equipment Purchase - Police Vehicles Motion carried 7 -0. Lodging Tax Advisory Committee / Funding Recommendation Councilmember Bruch asked questions regarding Lodging Tax funding and the approval process. Council discussion followed. It was moved by Downie and second by Collins to: Approve the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee's recommendations and direct staff to incorporate those recommendations into the 2013 Budget. Motion carried 7 -0. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS 1. United Way 2013 Contract Deputy Mayor Collins stated his employer is one of the agencies funded through United Way. He recused himself and exited the room. Manager McKeen noted the process to date in bringing this recommendation forward. It was moved by Downie and seconded by Di Guilio to: Approve 2013 Health and Human Service funding allocation as presented and authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with United Way of Clallam County for 2013. Motion carried 6 -0. Deputy Mayor Collins returned to the room. Page 2 of 4 PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING — JANUARY 15, 2013 CSO Phase I - Change Order 4 Pipeline Inspection Gauge / Maintenance & Inspection Launching Station Public Works & Utilities Director Cutler introduced Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Project Manager James Burke and Engineering Manager Kathryn Neal. Using Powerpoint slides, Project Manager Burke gave a presentation covering the details of the change order for the construction of a pipe inspection gauge system into the CSO pipeline system. Council discussion followed. It was moved by Collins and seconded by Downie to: Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign a contract change order with IMCO General Construction for the installation of a maintenance and inspection launching station for a pipeline inspection gauge and necessary appurtenances, an increase not to exceed $199,700 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $16,676,896.48. Council discussion followed. Motion carried 5 -2, with Bruch and Mania voting in opposition. 3. Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) Transmission Rates Initial Proposal Deputy Director Lusk outlined the BPA projected transmission rate increases. This rate proposal deals with BPA transmission services charges to deliver power to Port Angeles. Council discussion followed. Director Cutler noted the BPA appreciates letters from local businesses stating how rates affect them. It was moved by Mania and seconded by Bruch to: Authorize the City Manager to proactively assist the Western Public Agencies Group in the upcoming Bonneville Power Administration transmission rate proceeding, and to also identify any additional action items, if any, that may be warranted to be brought to the City Council or the Utility Advisory Committee for consideration an action. Council discussion followed. Motion carried 7 -0. 4. Bonneville Power Administration Technology Innovation Grant Acceptance Deputy Director Lusk reported the City has been very proactive in pursuing possible grants and noted the number of participating businesses. The grant provides incentive money for customers participating in the demand response program. The Utility Advisory Committee (UAC) forwarded a favorable recommendation. Council discussion followed. It was moved by Nelson and seconded by Bruch to: Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign an agreement with the Bonneville Power Administration for up to $498,960.00 for the Demand Response Demonstration Market Project, and make minor modifications to the agreement, if necessary. Motion carried 7 -0. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Nelson reported attending the Farmers' Market with Councilmember Di Guilio. Councilmember Downie reported on traveling to Olympia with the Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Staff to meet with State Legislative representatives. He also reported staff will be working in cooperation with the Chamber to form a cruise ship committee to prepare for visits expected in April. Mayor Kidd reported the meeting in Olympia with State Legislators was productive. She reported being interviewed by a reporter from the Times Colonist regarding the City's recent letter to Victoria encouraging them to construct a sewer system. Deputy Mayor Collins noted an invitation sent to City Council to attend the Homeless Connect event in February and encouraged Councilmembers to participate. Page 3 of 4 PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING — JANUARY 15, 2013 Councilmember Di Guilio reported attending the Farmers' Market and attendance at the ORCAA public hearing on the preliminary permit issues for Nippon's cooling tower. No other reports were given. INFORMATION Manager McKeen noted the informational items in the packet and the girders for the new bridge on Ennis Creek will arrive on January 22, 2013. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Kidd adjourned the meeting at 7:43 p.m. Cherie Kidd, Mayor Page 4 of 4 Teresa Pierce, Deputy City Clerk